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Dr. Chris Edwards is a researcher, advocate, consultant, and strength and conditioning coach who has dedicated her career to supporting the human in uniform. Splitting her time between Canada and the United Kingdom, Chris has worked with military members and Veterans from conventional and Special Operations units, NATO, NASA, the RCMP, and first-responder organizations around the world. Her work focuses on injury prevention, physical performance, chronic pain, and the unique healthcare needs of women serving in military and emergency response roles. Chris is also a leading voice in research on female reproductive health, exploring how the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and menopause influence injury risk, fitness, and operational performance. Alongside her research and consulting, Chris serves as an Associate Editor for the Journal of Military, Veteran, and Family Health and as a peer reviewer for the Journal of Special Operations Medicine. Through her work, she is helping advance our understanding of how to better protect, support, and prepare those who serve. In this conversation, we learn more about Chris's career, the experiences that have shaped her work, and her mission to improve health and performance for military members and other mission-critical professionals. Outside of work, you'll find her training her Belgian Malinois/Dutch Shepherd. https://drchrismedwards.com Instagram: @drchrismedwards Instagram: @shootlikeagirlpodcast Contact: [email protected]

ME1 Alaina Whitaker is a Maritime Enforcement Specialist in the U.S. Coast Guard. She is also a K9 Handler, working with her explosive detection K9 Ultra to protect New York City, as well as working at special events throughout the country.  The U.S. Coast Guard K9 unit consists of 18 highly trained, specialized explosive detection dog teams assigned to Maritime Security Response Teams (MSRTs) and maritime safety teams, focusing on maritime homeland security. These canine teams are capable of vertical delivery, deploying via helicopter hoist onto vessels. They detect explosives, participate in counterterrorism missions, and train frequently at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland to maintain proficiency.  Key details about the U.S. Coast Guard K9 program include: Specialization: Dogs are trained specifically for explosive detection to support maritime security.Deployment Capabilities: These elite units can deploy from helicopters to vessels for high-risk boardings and operations.Units and Locations: 18 handler/dog teams are stationed across the country, including MSRT East and West, as well as Maritime Safety and Security Team Houston.Training and Certification: Dogs undergo rigorous training at Joint Base San Antonio Lackland. They also participate in joint training with air stations and cutters.Mission Focus: Following 9/11, the focus shifted to explosive detection, protecting against CBRNE (chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive) threats. The teams often work in collaboration with local, state, and federal partners and are, for example, used to secure major events like the Super Bowl.    Instagram: @k9_ultra_uscg Instagram: @shootlikeagirlpodcast shootlikeagirlpodast.com Contact: [email protected]

Staff Sergeant Julianne Jackson grew up in Mississippi and attended Mississippi State University before deciding to take a very different path—enlisting in the U.S. Army. She is an 11B Infantryman. She’s served with the 82nd Airborne, successfully completed Ranger School, and now works as a Ranger Instructor with the 6th Ranger Training Battalion, helping train the next generation of leaders. Outside of her role as an instructor, Julianne also volunteers at the reptile house, where she helps care for and work with various snakes and alligators. This episode dives into her journey, her mindset, and what it really takes to succeed in some of the Army’s most demanding environments. Instagram: ⁠@shootlikeagirlpodcast Contact: [email protected]

Amanda Ales is a Captain in the Royal Canadian Air Force and an Aerospace Engineering Officer specializing in space operations. Since joining in 2017, she’s focused her career on space, currently pursuing a Master’s in Physics and Space Science at the Royal Military College. With expertise in Space Domain Awareness, Amanda has trained globally and recently attended the prestigious ISU Space Studies Program co-hosted by NASA. As a Miss Universe Canada 2025 National Delegate, she’s passionate about promoting STEM and inspiring Canadians to reach for the stars. Amanda’s Instagram: @amandaaales Instagram: ⁠⁠@shootlikeagirlpodcast⁠ Contact: [email protected]

Vickie is an author, speaker, and advocate for those striving to live a full and meaningful life, even when the odds feel stacked against them. With over 25 years of experience at National Defence—both in uniform and as a consultant—along with four military deployments and an entrepreneurial journey, she brings a unique perspective on perseverance and purpose. She’s the founder of Girl Gone Good, a values-driven platform offering hiking resources and raising over $27,000 for local charities. In 2020, she completed a Bachelor of Science in Nursing Honours program from the University of Ottawa and became a Registered Nurse. Vickie speaks on experiencing mass casualty incidents, Radical Reduction™, and living a big life. She is currently writing a new book focused on how to be a High Agency Human, and to create a well-lived life, no matter what adversity is thrown your way.  Vickie's Website: Hiking Resources: https://www.girlgonegood.com Instagram: ⁠@shootlikeagirlpodcast Contact: [email protected]

This episode features 3 guests, and they were all members of the SkyHawks for the 2024 season.  The Canadian Armed Forces Parachute Team, the SkyHawks, is Canada's only military parachute demonstration team. The team consists of both permanent members and temporary members from the Regular and Reserve Forces. They act as ambassadors for the Canadian Forces at special events, airshows and events. They are easily recognizable because their parachutes resemble the Canadian Flag. Although there have been women on the team throughout the years, this past year was the first year there was an All-female formation. MCpl Sabrina Cloutier, Cpl Jasmine Jacques, and Cpl Bree Abbot are all Air Drop Systems Technicians, also known as Parachute Riggers. Their formation was called the three-stack drag.  -------------------  Learn more about The SkyHawks Instagram: @skyhawkscanada Instagram: ⁠@shootlikeagirlpodcast Contact: [email protected]

Captain Caitie Clapp was born in Ottawa but moved all over Canada growing up with her military parents. She attended the Royal Military College of Canada, graduating in 2010 with a bachelor’s degree in Chemistry & Psychology and while awaiting pilot training, she also completed a master’s degree in Microbiology. After receiving her pilot wings in 2012, Caitie was posted to 413 Search and Rescue Squadron in Greenwood, Nova Scotia, to fly the CC-130 Hercules. While she was there, she flew over 40 search and rescue missions, as well as numerous strategic airlift support missions around the world. In 2017, she was posted to 2 Canadian Forces Flight Training School in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, as an instructor, training both new RCAF pilots and instructors alike. Caitie joined the Snowbirds in 2022 and brings over 3,300 hours of military flying experience to the team. She flies in the Number 2 jet in the Inner Right Wing position. ------------------- About The Snowbirds Instagram @cfsnowbirds Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@shootlikeagirlpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Contact: [email protected]

Audrée Dufresne is an Athletic Therapist and a reservist in the CAF. She is also the head coach for the @athenaprogram. This online training program is the first of its kind for female veterans in Canada and it is completely subsidized by Veterans Affairs Canada and The Quebec Veterans Foundation. In this episode, we talk about Audrée’s athletic background, how she ended up in the CAF, and how she joined forces with @davemorrowpt for the A.T.H.E.N.A Program. ------------------- Learn more about the A.T.H.E.N.A Program Learn more about Dave Morrow Merchandise: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://shoot-like-a-girl-podcast.square.site⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@shootlikeagirlpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ Contact: [email protected]

Chief Warrant Officer Lisa Kachanoski has served in the Canadian Army Reserve for 25 years and this past fall she made history by becoming the first female appointed to Regimental Sergeant Major in the 5th (B.C.) Field Regiment’s 140-year history. She has numerous international deployments to places like Bosnia, Jordan, and Latvia, and she has also participated in domestic deployments such as Op Palaci, to control avalanches in Rogers Pass, British Columbia.------------------- Merchandise: ⁠⁠⁠https://shoot-like-a-girl-podcast.square.site⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@shootlikeagirlpodcast⁠⁠⁠ Contact: [email protected]

Although she earned her civilian pilot's license at a young age, Captain Erin Edwards started her military journey as a Naval Warfare Officer in the Canadian Naval Reserve. Later, she transitioned to the Regular Force, where she realized her dream of becoming a CH-146 Griffon pilot, ultimately being selected as a member of 427 Special Operations Aviation Squadron. Simultaneously, Captain Edwards demonstrated her commitment to lifelong learning by successfully completing her Master's degree in Space Science. Now, Captain Erin Edwards has taken on an exciting new role at the Johnson Space Centre, training with the Flight Operations Directorate to assume the Capsule Communicator Flight Controller position, serving as the critical voice link between Mission Control Center Houston and astronauts onboard the International Space Station. ------------------- Merchandise: ⁠https://shoot-like-a-girl-podcast.square.site⁠ Instagram: ⁠@shootlikeagirlpodcast⁠ Contact: [email protected]

First Sergeant (Retired) Tiffany Myrick-Woodley served 20 years in the United States Army’s Military Police Corps. She completed two combat tours to Afghanistan 2004-05 and 2011-12 and two tours to Korea in 2003 and 2018. She played an essential role in the gender integration of the Army’s Combat Arms occupations where she served as a member of Cultural Support Team – Two (CST-2), enabling 75th Ranger Regiment and Naval Special Warfare Development Group (DEVGRU) Special Mission Units by engaging the female and adolescent populations in Afghanistan. Additionally, she was selected to observe and advise on the implementation of standards during the integration of Ranger School, the Army’s premier leadership course. Tiffany holds an MBA with a concentration in International Business and is married with a blended family of four children.  ------------------- Merchandise: ⁠https://shoot-like-a-girl-podcast.square.site⁠ Instagram: ⁠@shootlikeagirlpodcast⁠ Contact: [email protected]

A graduate of the Royal Military College of Canada in Engineering, Lieutenant-General Jennie Carignan was commissioned into the Canadian Military Engineers in 1990. Since then, she commanded two Combat Engineer Regiments, Royal Military College Saint-Jean and the 2nd Canadian Division, where she led more than 10,000 soldiers and spearheaded crisis operations during the flood relief efforts in the spring of 2019 in Quebec. More recently, she led NATO Mission Iraq from November 2019 to November 2020. LGen Carignan participated in three previous expeditionary operations in Bosnia-Herzegovina, the Golan Heights, and Afghanistan. Along the way, LGen Carignan earned a Master's degree in Business Administration from Université Laval and a second Master’s degree from the United States Army Command and General Staff College and the School of Advanced Military Studies. She is also a graduate of the National Security Studies Programme from Canadian Forces College in Toronto. LGen Carignan has been invested as Commander of the Order of Military Merit and is the recipient of the Meritorious Service Medal. She received the prestigious Gloire de l'Escolle medal which recognizes graduates from Université Lavalwho have distinguished themselves professionally and in service to their communities. She was recently awarded an honorary doctorate in Business Administration from Université Laval. LGen Carignan was promoted to her current rank in April of 2021 and appointed as Chief of Professional Conduct and Culture, a newly created position in the CAF.  Married, Jennie is the mother of four children, two of whom proudly serve in the Canadian Armed Forces.  https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/corporate/organizational-structure/chief-professional-conduct-culture/biography.html ------------------- Merchandise: ⁠https://shoot-like-a-girl-podcast.square.site⁠ Instagram: ⁠@shootlikeagirlpodcast⁠ Contact: [email protected]

WO1 Jen Davidson started her career as a Medic in the US Army Reserve, but soon transferred to become a 37F, Psychological Operations Specialist. She started skydiving in college and quickly became addicted. She spent over 13 years on the US Army Parachute Team, the Golden Knights. She has been on the podium many times at various World Championship skydiving competitions, competing in 4way and 8way. She has now moved on to her next endeavour, becoming a helicopter pilot! ------------------- Merch: ⁠https://shoot-like-a-girl-podcast.square.site⁠ Instagram: ⁠@shootlikeagirlpodcast⁠ Contact: [email protected]

Captain Megan Kilbride is a Training Development Officer with the Canadian Special Operations Forces Command. Prior to joining the Canadian Armed Forces, Meg was a school teacher in Nova Scotia. She initially enrolled as a Medical Technician prior to taking her commission through the Special Commissioning Program.

U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel Marissa Chierichella visited West Point on a school field trip when she was 10 years old. From that moment on, she knew she wanted to attend the United States Military Academy and join the U.S. Army. She went on to have a pretty awesome career serving as a Military Police Officer and as a Human Intelligence Officer in USASOC. She was also the first woman to serve as the Executive Officer for the Golden Knights, the U.S. Army parachute team. She speaks Spanish, French, and some Urdu. She has done overseas assignments to Iraq and Syria and is currently serving as the Deputy Chief of Staff with the 82nd Airborne. ------------------- Merch: ⁠https://shoot-like-a-girl-podcast.square.site⁠ Instagram: ⁠@shootlikeagirlpodcast⁠ Contact: [email protected]